Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Benfica midfielder stayed after Marco Silva call | OneFootball

Enzo Barrenechea came very close to leaving Benfica in this transfer window, Glorioso 1904 has learned. In this exclusive, our newspaper found out that the Argentine midfielder was not initially part of Marco Silva's plans for the current season. The Reds' board even considered exit scenarios for the midfielder, amid expectations of a major reshuffle in the options for the middle sector of the team at the Luz.

The prospect of a change of scenery was the most likely scenario for the player in the early days of the transfer window. The football structure and coaching staff considered the South American expendable, with the door open to listen to offers from other clubs. Barrenechea was even turned down by Trabzonspor.

The big turning point in the process came with the start of the new season’s official matches. The 25-year-old midfielder took advantage of the opportunities he was given and delivered high-level performances on the pitch, showing enormous work rate and tactical discipline. Barrenechea’s performances on the field were a positive surprise and ended up radically changing Marco Silva’s perception.

Given the player’s displays on the pitch, Marco Silva decided to review his initial assessment and block the Argentine’s departure. The Benfica coach was won over by the quality shown by the player in the first matches, and began to see him as a perfectly valid and necessary piece for the rotation of Benfica’s midfield, especially with João Palhinha’s arrival.

The future of Enzo Barrenechea the Argentine footballer has the full confidence of the coaching staff to face the demanding challenges of the season.

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